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The Story Of Lída Baarová, The Silver Screen Mistress Of Joseph Goebbels

Because of her affair with Goebbels, Lída Baarová was shamed in the press worldwide, hounded by the Gestapo, barred from acting, and eventually arrested and threatened with a death sentence.

By Victoria Linchong • May 12, 2021

The Story Of Lída Baarová, The Silver Screen Mistress Of Joseph Goebbels

Because of her affair with Goebbels, Lída Baarová was shamed in the press worldwide, hounded by the Gestapo, barred from acting, and eventually arrested and threatened with a death sentence.

By Victoria Linchong • May 12, 2021

The True Story Of Simone Segouin, The French Teenager Who Fearlessly Hunted Nazis During World War II

When she was just 18 years old, Simone Segouin joined the French Resistance to capture Nazi troops, sabotage German plans, and fight against fascism in her home country.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 19, 2021

The True Story Of Simone Segouin, The French Teenager Who Fearlessly Hunted Nazis During World War II

When she was just 18 years old, Simone Segouin joined the French Resistance to capture Nazi troops, sabotage German plans, and fight against fascism in her home country.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 19, 2021

Meet Eugene Bullard, The Runaway Who Became The First Black American Fighter Pilot

During World War I, Eugene Bullard made history as the first African American military pilot — by fighting for France.

By Victoria Linchong • Apr 5, 2021

Meet Eugene Bullard, The Runaway Who Became The First Black American Fighter Pilot

During World War I, Eugene Bullard made history as the first African American military pilot — by fighting for France.

By Victoria Linchong • April 5, 2021

This Week In History News, Mar. 28 – Apr. 3

World's deepest shipwreck discovered, Stone Age Welsh artifacts unearthed, terrifying cousin of T. rex found

By All That's Interesting • Apr 2, 2021

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This Week In History News, Mar. 28 – Apr. 3

World's deepest shipwreck discovered, Stone Age Welsh artifacts unearthed, terrifying cousin of T. rex found

By All That's Interesting • April 2, 2021

Meet Yoshiko Kawashima, The Chinese Princess Who Spied For Japan

Known for her prowess on the battlefield and her penchant for cross-dressing, Yoshiko Kawashima became a polarizing figure in Asia during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 24, 2021

Meet Yoshiko Kawashima, The Chinese Princess Who Spied For Japan

Known for her prowess on the battlefield and her penchant for cross-dressing, Yoshiko Kawashima became a polarizing figure in Asia during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

By Morgan Dunn • March 24, 2021

Dangerous WWII-Era Stimulant Found In Modern Weight-Loss Drugs

Phenpromethamine was marketed in the 1940s and 1950s as a nasal inhaler, and there is little information on the risks of taking the drug orally.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 24, 2021

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Dangerous WWII-Era Stimulant Found In Modern Weight-Loss Drugs

Phenpromethamine was marketed in the 1940s and 1950s as a nasal inhaler, and there is little information on the risks of taking the drug orally.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 24, 2021

This Week In History News, Mar. 7 – 13

World War II love letters uncovered, lost Civil War gold potentially found, ancient fertility amulet unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 12, 2021

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This Week In History News, Mar. 7 – 13

World War II love letters uncovered, lost Civil War gold potentially found, ancient fertility amulet unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • March 12, 2021

Meet Unity Mitford, The British Socialite Who Became Adolf Hitler’s Stalker

Unity Valkyrie Mitford moved to Germany in 1933 to get next to Adolf Hitler — and managed to become one of his closest admirers.

By Tim Brinkhof • Mar 9, 2021

Meet Unity Mitford, The British Socialite Who Became Adolf Hitler’s Stalker

Unity Valkyrie Mitford moved to Germany in 1933 to get next to Adolf Hitler — and managed to become one of his closest admirers.

By Tim Brinkhof • March 9, 2021

Inside The Tragic Descent Of Vasily Stalin, The Soviet Dictator’s Second Son

Though he received special attention as Joseph Stalin's son, Vasily Stalin also gained a reputation for being a spoiled drunk. He was just 40 years old when he died in obscurity.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 1, 2021

Inside The Tragic Descent Of Vasily Stalin, The Soviet Dictator’s Second Son

Though he received special attention as Joseph Stalin's son, Vasily Stalin also gained a reputation for being a spoiled drunk. He was just 40 years old when he died in obscurity.

By Morgan Dunn • March 1, 2021

Was Hitler Jewish? Inside The Curious Conspiracy Theory

Ever since the end of World War II, allegations of Adolf Hitler's Jewish ancestry via his paternal grandfather have been the subject of intense debate. Here's what the actual evidence says.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 16, 2021

Was Hitler Jewish? Inside The Curious Conspiracy Theory

Ever since the end of World War II, allegations of Adolf Hitler's Jewish ancestry via his paternal grandfather have been the subject of intense debate. Here's what the actual evidence says.

By Natasha Ishak • February 16, 2021